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- Actor
- Producer
Just as strapping (6' 3") and amiably handsome as his actor/father, Joel McCrea, Jody was born Joel Dee McCrea on September 6, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, and bore a strong resemblance to his famous namesake. The oldest of three children, his mother was actress Frances Dee and his two younger brothers are David McCrea and Peter McCrea. Jody had little interest in the entertainment field until his early 20s when he began appearing in minor film roles. Making his unbilled debut in Lucy Gallant (1955), he was afforded the opportunity of first working with his dad in the films The First Texan (1956) and Trooper Hook (1957). He moved up to co-star status in the short-lived TV western series Wichita Town (1959), which again starred his dad.
From there, he found employment in other western and action films including Lafayette Escadrille (1958), All Hands on Deck (1961), The Broken Land (1962) and Young Guns of Texas (1962). However, he is most fondly remembered for his recurring comic role as the dim-eyed, carefree lug "Deadhead" (later named "Bonehead") in a number of the frivolous "Beach Party" flicks, starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, which were released by American International Pictures between the years 1963 and 1965. As a trivia note, Jody was the only cast member other than Robert Cummings who could really surf.
Jody appeared on TV over the years as well and kept his genial personality an attractive trademark. Although he secured a footing in the business, McCrea found it difficult to escape the shadow of his father, especially in western drama, but comedy served as a welcome individualistic approach. Nevertheless, outside of performing occasionally in community theater over the next few years, McCrea decided to retire from acting altogether in 1970 after appearing in and producing the film Cry Blood, Apache (1970). For the remaining decades, he became a cattle rancher in New Mexico. His wife of 20 years, Dusty McCrea (aka Dusty Iron Wing), who appeared as the Indian "Dancing Moon" in the film Windwalker (1980), died of complications from diabetes in 1996. Jody passed away in 2009 of cardiac arrest at his Roswell ranch.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Rhythm and blues performer/songwriter credited with defining 1960's Chicago sound in hits like "It's All Right" and "Gypsy Woman." His style influenced other artists from pop to hip hop. Has been a quadriplegic ever since he was struck by lighting rig during outdoor concert in New York, 1990. Member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame whose 1968 hit "We're A Winner, " became a civil rights anthem. Two-time Grammy winner whose "Superfly" soundtrack sold more than 4 million copies.- Actor
- Casting Director
Charlie Briggs was born on 13 November 1932 in Henderson, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor and casting director, known for Brainstorm (1983), Bronco (1958) and Claudine (1974). He died on 6 February 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.- David McCrea was born on 15 November 1935 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He died on 13 November 2020 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
- Patsy Ramsey was born on 29 December 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA. She was married to John Ramsey. She died on 24 June 2006 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.
- Glenn Dennis was born on 24 March 1925 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA. He died on 28 April 2015 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
- Walter Haut was born on 2 June 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He died on 15 December 2005 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
- Transportation Department
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
Gary Duncan was born on 1 August 1953. He is known for Arlington Road (1999), Killers (2010) and Smokey and the Bandit (1977). He died on 24 January 2018 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.- Zachary Ball was born on 16 June 1897 in Missouri, USA. He was a writer, known for Joe Panther (1976) and The Magical World of Disney (1954). He was married to Gladys Green. He died on 4 July 1987 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
- Thomas attended West Laurens High School in Montrose, Ga., where he was a first-team Class AA all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a two-time all-region and All-Heart of Georgia choice. Caught 56 passes for 756 yards (13.5 avg.) with seven touchdowns as a senior. Played on the school's state championship basketball team. First name is pronounced duh-MARE-ee-us. Demaryius Thomas was born on Dec. 25, 1987, in Montrose, Ga.
- Writer
- Producer
Joseph Vogel was born on 22 April 1911 in the USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Shannon (1961), Route 66 (1960) and Not for Hire (1959). He died on 19 December 1995 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.- Sound Department
John E. Tribby was born on 30 October 1903 in Marshall County, Indiana, USA. He is known for Notorious (1946), Suspicion (1941) and The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1930). He died in February 1983 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.- Martha Lee Sparks was born on 10 July 1925 in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for Happy Days (1929) and So This Is London (1930). She died on 14 June 2017 in Roswell, New Mexico, USA.
- Tim Ecclestone was born on 24 September 1947 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He died on 2 March 2024 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.
- Jane Barbe was born on 28 July 1928 in Winter Haven, Florida, USA. She was married to John Barbe. She died on 18 July 2003 in Roswell, Georgia, USA.